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Position Summary

Does being on the inside of a transformational organization sound exciting to you? We have a dynamic opportunity for a Category Manager within our Consumer Health and Wellness area of focus.

As the First Aid & Footcare Healthcare Category Manager, this role will lead merchandising efforts across these Empowered Aging categories.  This role will develop & execute category strategy, be accountable for delivering on the P&L, and collaborate across the organization to deliver industry leading growth plans. As a business owner, you will adeptly use all available tactics including Assortment, Promotions, ExtraCare, Digital, Social, Store Brand and Supplier Capabilities to reach or exceed your business objectives. Additionally, your success will require the engagement and further development of your high performing team as we lead the Transformation of Healthcare.

In this role you will:

• Deliver sales and margin goals by attaining market share and thoughtfully managing all lines of the category P&L for First Aid & Foot Care
• Shape our First Aid & Foot care category strategies by developing an informed strategic point of view and adeptly influencing key partners, including senior leaders while staying abreast of the customer and competitive trends
• Lead and manage vendor relationships, collaborating and negotiating extensively with manufacturers and vendors to ensure brand and product strategies drive sales and profitability, as well as creating assortments and experiences (both physical & digital) that drive trust & trips with our customers.
• Champion innovation by bringing ideas to market in an agile way, while balancing growth potential against financial risk
• Initiate and execute strategic promotional strategies and marketing plans by collaborating internally with CVS partners (e.g., Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations) and supplier partners.
• Contribute to the development and execution of General Merchandise initiatives
• Lead and develop 1 direct report

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years’ experience in Retail Category Management, Retail CPG, or Management Consulting / Investment Banking / Private Equity
• 5+ Working knowledge of modern merchandising tools and systems (promotions, assortment, pricing, optimization, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with cross functional team members, internally and with suppliers
• Proven track record of influencing others with and without authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, very strong interpersonal and presentation skills and strong executive presence
• Expertise leveraging MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Willingness to travel up to 15%
• Ability to abide by a Hybrid approach of 3 days in an office, 2 at home

Preferred Qualifications

• Omni-channel experience
• MBA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. 
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/23/2024

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.